Musashi

This Iaito is the top of the line in our Budget series Iaito. It is perfect for the Iaido beginner as it is a low cost, but very functional sword. Designed with a dark violet ito and sageo, and the popular Musashi style Koshirae.

This sword features standard fittings, designed after the very popular Musashi Tsuba (designed by Miyamoto Musashi himself) of the early Edo period (late in his life). The tsuba design is modeled around the concept of 2 rings, which followed suit with his ongoing philosophy revolving around Niten (2 heavens). Definately one of the best swords you are going to find in this price range.

Featuring our high carbon steel blade, designed for optimal balance, and handling, this sword offers a more traditional alternative to the many zinc aluminum alloy blades available. Our steel blades have been designed from the ground up, to offer perfect balance for regular Iaido use, reducing the risk of repetitive motion injury from the more common heavy (or poorly balanced) low cost steel swords available.

The fittings are made from low cost Cast Alloy rather than Iron, which places the balance slightly farther towards the tip than our higher end swords (because of the lighter fittings). The cast alloy fittings are more than durable enough for regular use, but they are not quite as strong as 100% iron fittings. (nor are they "traditional" since Iron or Brass was the material of choice in period Japanese construction).